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The Department of Foreign Languages at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, renewable and promotable Teaching Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2010. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in hand or expected by August 2010 in Arabic, French, linguistics or equivalent (ABD may be considered for appointment at the instructor rank). We are looking for an energetic individual eager to develop an Arabic program and contribute to a thriving French program. The candidate is expected to supervise the Arabic program, teach undergraduate courses in Arabic language and culture, and French linguistics. Ability to teach Arabic and/or Francophone culture courses in English preferred. Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic, French and English, and excellent teaching skills are required.

Teaching Assistant Professors at WVU are eligible for promotion, however promotion to senior ranks is not a requirement for institutional commitment and career stability in a Teaching Faculty appointment. There is no research expectation for the Teaching professor track.

Please send a letter of application with a statement of teaching interests, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching performance, and three letters of recommendation to the application address below. Review of applications will begin January 15 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct further inquiries to Dr. Ángel Tuninetti, contact information below.

WVU is a Research I - High Activity University, an Affirmative Action and EEO employer, and supports dual career couples: http://www.dualcareer.wvu.edu/.

The university is located in the community of Morgantown, which offers plentiful opportunities as well as recreational outlets that draw on the natural beauty and rich culture of Appalachia. Morgantown is located within 1½ hours of Pittsburgh and 3½ hours of the Washington/Baltimore area. It has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S.